Monks at the Angkor Complex - Cambodia - On The Go Tours
FROM: USD $2,625 pp

Travelling from bustling Ho Chi Minh City to enchanting Luang Prabang, cruise the Mekong Delta and explore the Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam, then take in the best of Cambodia and Laos, including the incredible Angkor Complex, Vientiane and Vang Vieng's beautiful scenery on this 16 day Indochina tour.

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Itinerary
Prices & Dates
Hotels
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Trip Highlights

Angkor Temple Complex – Marvel at legendary Angkor Wat and see the many stone faces of the Bayon Temple in Angkor Thom
Phnom Penh – Tour highlights of the city including the Silver Pagoda and learn about the Khmer Rouge regime at Toul Sleng
Vientiane – Discover highlights of Laos’ capital on a guided tour to see the iconic golden Pha That Luang and the Patuxay Monument
Siem Reap – Visit Angkor National Museum and enjoy free time to explore lively ‘Pub Street’
Tonle Sap Lake – Sail on Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake and explore the colourful floating villages of Kompong Phluk
NGO Phare Cambodian Circus – Enjoy an evening of entertainment at this celebrated circus show
Ho Chi Minh City – Take a walking tour of the ‘Pearl of the Orient ‘and visit the sobering War Remnants Museum
Cu Chi Tunnels – Discover the incredible network of tunnels which were used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War
Khouangsi Waterfall – Swim in the turquoise pools beneath the waterfall and visit fascinating ethnic minority villages nearby
Luang Prabang – Ride on a tuk-tuk to the Morning Market and see highlights including Wat Xiengthong and the National Museum
Mekong Delta – Cruise on a traditional sampan through the maze of waterways and enjoy lunch on Dong Hoa Hiep Island
Living Land Farm Experience – Experience the life of a Laotian rice farmer and plough the rice field with a water buffalo

Included

Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
2 economy class flights: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and Siem Reap to Vientiane (indirect, via Phnom Penh)
Guided sightseeing - Hi Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Cu Chi, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and the Temples of Angkor, Vientiane, Vang Xang, Vang Vieng, Tham Jang Caves and Luang Prabang
Phare - The Cambodian Circus Show in Siem Reap
Vintage Tuk tuk tour of Luang Prabang
Living land farm experience - Luang Prabang
All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
15 nights 4 star and special class hotels
Airport arrival and departure transfers days 1 and 16
Sampan boat trip - Mekong Delta
Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake
Excursion to Khouangsi Waterfall and ethnic minority villages
Escorted by an English-speaking Vietnamese, Cambodian and Laotian tour guides

Not Included

International flights and visas
Entrance Fees: USD$135-145pp, paid in USD
Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-6 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
Tipping Kitty: USD$40-50pp, paid in USD

Itinerary

Day 1

Ho Chi Minh City

Friday. Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City. There's an included transfer to your hotel where you can spend the afternoon getting acquainted with the city. Opt to explore on foot, shop at Ben Thanh Market or visit the grand Independence Palace, with its secret bunker and military command centre beneath. The evening is at leisure.
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 2

Cruising the Mekong

Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Can Tho. This morning we drive to the Mekong Delta where we'll board a traditional sampan. Cruise downstream from Cai Be through the maze of waterways and watch locals going about their lives on the river. Lunch is served today in a traditional wooden home on Dong Hoa Hiep island. As the boat resumes its course, we pass the beautiful church of Cai Be before stopping at some home factories where you can sample local sweets and see how they are made.
Overnight: Can Tho  |  Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

Mekong & Ho Chi Minh City

Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City. Early this morning we visit the lively Cai Rang floating market to watch traders selling their wares before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City. On a walking tour of the city we’ll take in landmarks such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post office before visiting the sobering War Remnants Museum. This evening is free to enjoy as you please.
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City  |  Breakfast

Day 4

Cu Chi Tunnels & Phnom Penh

Ho Chi Minh City - Phnom Penh. This morning we visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels used by the Viet-Cong in their struggle to keep control of the region during the 1960s. As we walk the bush trails you’ll see trapdoors, booby traps, living areas, weapon factories and kitchens. We can also safely crawl through sections of the tunnels, which have been widened for visitors. Later, opt to fire weapons of the era (including the M16 and AK47) at the firing range.

After crossing the Cambodian border we drive to the capital of Phnom Penh. Once deemed the ‘Pearl of Asia’, Phnom Penh offers a bustling mix of Asia’s past and present, a city quickly taking its place amongst the trendy capitals of the region.
Overnight: Phnom Penh  |  Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5

Royal Palace, Crimes of Pol Pot

Today we’ll enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh, starting at the National Museum of Fine Arts. Explore this graceful terracotta building, which houses the world’s finest collection of Khmer sculptures. We continue to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, famed for its lavish decorations – the floors are paved with silver tiles and statues of Buddha are encrusted with thousands of diamonds.

We later come face to face with the horrors of the Pol Pot regime as we visit Toul Sleng (Security Prison - S21), a school that was gruesomely transformed into a torture chamber under the Khmer Rouge. We also visit the Killing Fields where over 10,000 people were executed.
Overnight: Phnom Penh  |  Breakfast

Day 6

Siem Reap & Angkor Wat

Phnom Penh – Siem Reap. This morning we check out and transfer to the airport for your included flight to Siem Reap. Visit the Angkor National Museum, which has a fascinating collection of Angkorian artefacts, with collections from the Khmer Empire's Angkor period circa 9th to 14th-century.

This afternoon we see the mother of all temples - Angkor Wat. This breathtaking monument of man’s devotion to his gods is believed to be the largest religious building in the world and contains thousands of wall carvings and extensive bas-reliefs. There are plenty of wonderful photo opportunities at this iconic site. This evening is free for you to wander into town and perhaps sample Siem Reap's lively nightlife. There are plenty of great bars and restaurants in the compact city centre which is easily navigated on foot.
Overnight: Siem Reap  |  Breakfast

Day 7

Angkor Thom & NGO circus project

Early this morning there is an optional excursion to see Angkor Wat bathed in the spectacular golden light of sunrise. Later we head out to Banteay Srei temple, considered by many to be the art gallery of Angkor with some of the finest stone carvings in the world. Cut from stone of a pinkish hue, the Hindu temple is dedicated to Shiva and contains lavishly decorated libraries and stunning reliefs of divinities. En route to Banteay Srei stops will be made at an exotic butterfly sanctuary and the village of Preak Dak where we support a community tree planting initiative.

Our temple tour continues with a visit to the ancient city of Angkor Thom. This monumental fortified city is encircled by a 100m wide moat and is famed for the huge statue heads that glare down from every angle. In Angkor Thom we will see the fabulous Bayon Temple, Baphuon, the royal enclosure, and the Terraces of the Elephants and the Leper King. Last but not least is atmospheric Tra Prohm Temple where vast muscular tree roots envelop the crumbling towers and walls whilst the trees’ foliage dapples the temple in shade.

This evening we attend the wonderful Phare Cambodian Circus. The Phare NGO circus project trains street kids to become talented circus artists and the popular show blends circus skills with interpretations of modern life and issues in Cambodian society.
Overnight: Siem Reap  |  Breakfast

Day 8

Tonle Sap lake

This morning we drive to Kampong Phluk, a cluster of three villages of stilt houses built within the floodplain of Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake. We'll see houses built on soaring stilts which hover over the lake whilst nearby, the petrified trees of a flooded forest are revealed whenever the water level drops. After a boat trip on the lake we return to Siem Reap where the afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure.
Overnight: Siem Reap  |  Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9

Free time Siem Reap

Today is free for you to independently explore Siem Reap or enjoy some rest and relaxation. Consider heading to the central market for some souvenir shopping, soaking up the sunshine by the hotel pool or heading down to the lively Pub Street.
Overnight: Siem Reap  |  Breakfast

Day 10

Vientiane

Siem Reap - Vientiane (Laos). Bidding farewell to Cambodia we transfer to Siem Reap Airport this morning to fly to Vientiane, via Phnom Penh. Upon arrival in Laos you will be met and transferred to our hotel in the capital. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Vientiane  |  Breakfast

Day 11

Vientiane city tour

After breakfast we explore the charming and laid-back capital of Laos on a city tour. We visit the oldest Buddhist monastery in the country - Wat Si Saket - and the former royal temple of Haw Pha Kaeo, built to house the famed Emerald Buddha. Today it serves as the national museum of religious art. Learn about Laos’ tragic past and present suffering at the COPE Centre, an organisation that works with victims of unexploded bombs and mines. Next visit Pha That Luang, the most important monument in Laos and a symbol of both Buddhist religion and Lao sovereignty.

We also stop to view the imposing Patuxay monument - Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe. Later in the afternoon enjoy time exploring the hundreds of Hindu and Buddhist sculptures scattered throughout Buddha Park. End the day with a sunset dinner besides the Mekong River.
Overnight: Vientiane  |  Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12

Vang Vieng

Vientiane - Vang Vieng. We leave the capital early and journey north through lush countryside to Vang Vieng. Along the way we visit Ban Keun, famous for its salt extraction plant and a village of local Lao rice wine whiskey distillation. Then we stop at the busy and colourful market of Thalat, where local hill tribes come to trade and shop. Our final en route stop is the archaeological site of Vang Xang, which dates back to the 11th century.

Arriving into Vang Vieng, we check in to our rustic hotel, nestled on the banks of the Nam Song River and surrounded by striking limestone mountains. The rest of the day offers free time, perhaps opt to explore the local caves or take a bicycle ride through the surrounding countryside.
Overnight: Vang Vieng  |  Breakfast, Dinner

Day 13

Luang Prabang

Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang. This morning we explore the famous caves of Tham Jang, once used by the local people as a hideout during Chinese invasions. Then we head to Ban Huai Ngai village where we can observe local life before making our way further north to the UNESCO listed city of Luang Prabang.
Overnight: Luang Prabang  |  Breakfast

Day 14

Luang Prabang Sightseeing

Consider rising early this morning to watch the daily ritual of saffron-clad monks and their procession down the streets of Luang Prabang collecting alms from the residents. Afterwards we hop on a vintage tuk-tuk to ride in style around the old quarter of Luang Prabang. The first stop on our unique sightseeing tour will be the bustling Morning Market where we'll learn about local products. Then we stop at the magnificent Wat Xiengthong temple with its classical Laotian architecture. Our morning ends with a visit to the the former Royal Palace, which is now a national museum and home to gilded rooms and Buddhist artefacts.

This afternoon we visit ethnic minority villages en route to the beautiful Khouangsi waterfall. Wander around the H’mong Village of Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and the Khmu Village of Ban Thapene, meeting the locals and gaining a fascinating insight into the local culture. We then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails.
Overnight: Luang Prabang  |  Breakfast

Day 15

Living Land Farm Experience

This morning we head into the idyllic countryside to visit the Living Land Farm for a fun and hands-on half day farming experience. Here we learn how rice is planted and cultivated in the rice paddy. Experience the life of a rice farmer first hand as you have a go at some farming activities, including ploughing the rice paddy with a water buffalo. Then we enjoy a tasty lunch of traditional Lao dishes at the farm's Rice House, while soaking up the spectacular views of rice terraces and mountains beyond.

The afternoon is free for you to independently explore more of Luang Prabang. Consider visiting the sobering UXO Centre to learn more about the Second Indochina War, take in some of the city's beautiful temples or head to the Ock Pop Tock weaving centre set in beautiful tropical gardens.
Overnight: Luang Prabang  |  Breakfast, Lunch

Day 16

Luang Prabang

Saturday. Spend the morning further exploring this delightful city before hotel check out and an included departure transfer to the airport.
Breakfast

Prices & Dates

Departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 4 persons. 'Twin Share' prices are per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. 'Single Room' prices are applicable to those who don’t have anyone to share a room with or anyone wanting the privacy of a single room.

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USD $2,625
USD $3,375
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USD $3,375

Extra Prices

Twin Share
Single Room
Pre Tour Accommodation Saigon
USD $55
USD $105
Post Tour Accommodation Luang Prabang
USD $95
USD $185

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.

Muong Thanh Centre, Ho Chi Minh City

Our Category: Superior   |   Regional Category: 4 Star Hotel

Centrally located, yet on a peaceful, tree-lined street, you will find the Muong Thanh Centre. Only a ten-minute walk from top attractions such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House and Ben Thanh Market, this hotel is a great base for exploring the famous sights of the city. Its guest rooms boast sophisticated designs and panoramic views. Warm and friendly, the Muong Thanh Centre also features a spa and swimming pool for you to relax and unwind after a long day of sightseeing.

Victoria Hotel Can Tho, Can Tho

Our Category: Superior   |   Regional Category: 4 Star Hotel

This attractive, colonial-style resort is tastefully decorated with well-appointed rooms and a wide range of facilities including a spa, tennis courts, open-air bar, restaurant and a gym. The hotel also offers sunrise and sunset cruises to the floating markets aboard the Lady Hau junk.

Iris Hotel, Can Tho

Our Category: Superior   |   Regional Category: 4 Star Hotel

This elegant hotel is housed within a modern building in the city of Can Tho. Each guest room comes equipped with plush furnishings to ensure a good night's sleep and is decorated with a neutral palate and calming tones. Rooms look over the city and boast a range of modern amenities such as air conditioning and stylish ensuite facilities. Magnificent views of the city can be had from the hotel's skybar while a range of gourmet local and international dishes can be sampled at the onsite restaurant.

Harmony Phnom Penh Hotel, Phnom Penh

Our Category: Superior   |   Regional Category: 4 Star Hotel

Just 5 minutes from the Royal Palace, the Harmony Hotel in Phnom Penh is an elegant hotel with a great location. The spacious rooms feature plush furnishings with a smart decor of dark wood flooring and white walls with accents of colour. The hotel features a rooftop infinity pool and Jacuzzi with views across the river and the city, a perfect spot to relax after a busy day sightseeing. Guests can dine on a choice of Asian and Western dishes at the hotel's restaurant and enjoy a wide selection of beverages.

Kravan Hotel, Phnom Penh

Our Category: Superior   |   Regional Category: 4 Star Hotel

The Kravan Hotel offers comfortable and spacious guest rooms in a quiet location close to the heart of Phnom Penh. This stylish hotel has an outdoor rooftop pool, in addition to a rooftop bar and a restaurant which offer fantastic panoramic views across the capital. Free wifi is offered throughout the property and there is fitness centre located on the top floor where guests can indulge in various spa treatments and massages.

Angkor Paradise Hotel , Siem Reap

Our Category: Superior   |   Regional Category: 4 Star Hotel

Not far from Angkor Wat, the Angkor Paradise Hotel offers elegant accommodation in a world famous setting. Guest rooms are beautifully furnished with traditional wooden floors and all mod cons. All rooms have either fabulous views of the city or the hotel's outdoor pool. The hotel also boasts a great onsite restaurant, fitness centre and pool terrace. The Angkor Paradise Hotel is situated a short distance from Siem Reap international airport and the majestic Angkor Archaeological Park.

Crowne Plaza Vientiane, Vientiane

Our Category: Deluxe   |   Regional Category: 5 Star Hotel

Offering a fantastic city center location, Crowne Plaza Vientiane is within walking distance of attractions such as the Laos National Museum and Wat Sisaket. Its guestrooms combine traditional Lao and modern decor, with complimentary WiFi available throughout the hotel. A 24-hour fitness room is available for those keen to stay active or, if you’re looking to unwind, choose between a soothing spa session or the waters of the outdoor infinity pool. Two restaurants serve local and international cuisine, with a cosy lounge bar offering live entertainment and excellent cocktails.

Santi Resort and Spa, Luang Prabang

Our Category: Superior   |   Regional Category: 4 Star Hotel

Set just outside the main town of Luang Prabang, the Santi Resort and Spa is a modern property set in manicured gardens. Guest rooms are set on two levels and are spacious with excellent amenities. Meals are served in the main restaurant and the outdoor pool is perfect for a cooling afternoon dip. If you need to get into town then take advantage of the free shuttle service that runs nearly every hour. Located on the outskirts of Luang Prabang.

In Brief

Range
Trip Type
Starts
Ho Chi Minh City
Ends
Luang Prabang
Departs
Fridays
Group Size
Min 4 / Max 24
Hotel Rating
4 star
Tour Guide
Yes - escorted by a tour guide
Meals
Breakfast: 15, Lunch: 3, Dinner: 3
Visiting
Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, The Mekong Delta
Countries
Click to play videoSaigon City Hall in the early evening light
Click to play videoBoat rowing its way along the Mekong Delta
Click to play videoThe gold and glittering royal palace in the middle of capital city Phnom Penh
Click to play videoAerial view of the Angkor Wat complex, situated just outside of Siem Reap
Statues in the beautiful Buddha garden in Vientiane
The Blue Lagoon, home to fascinating caves as well as a water swing, in Vang Vieng
Stunning waterfall with aquamarine water in Luang Prabang
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